After "a series of setbacks" former president George H.W. Bush was sent back to the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital.

We previously mentioned that he was suffering from bronchitis and running a high fever that just wouldn't break.

Well that persistent fever still won't go away.

A spokesman for the former prez said:

"He remains in guarded condition. Doctors at Methodist continue to be cautiously optimistic about the current course of treatment. The President is alert and conversing with medical staff, and is surrounded by family."

So so so good that he's talking to people! We're so glad he's doing alright!

Hopefully he gets better soon so he can go back to spending holiday time with his family!